On behalf of all the Oscott Residents Groups (ORG) I would like to thank all the Oscott Ward Councillors for work they have done for local residents over the last year. Councillor's Dring, Green (and before him Cotton) and Councillor Linnecor have all work hard on behalf of residents and never get enough praise.
We would particularly like to than Councillor Linnecor for Chairing some of our joint meetings in such a positive but neutral way. We would also like to thank him for the many occasions he popped in to see us at our drop in sessions.
ORG would also like to thank all those Council officers and other Authority representatives who worked on our behalf during the year.
Finally we would like to thank all those residents who got involved and tried to improve the area we live in.
May we wish every one a Happy Christmas and New Year.
From the ORG
PS. We wish Khalid Mahmood MP a speedy recovery.
Wednesday 17 December 2008
Friday 12 December 2008
BE SAFE AT NIGHT.
During the winter when the nights are so long we all need to be on our guard against crime.
The Neighbourhood Police Initiative would just like to remind you of some simple precaution to avoid being a victim of crime at this time of year.
The Neighbourhood Police Initiative would just like to remind you of some simple precaution to avoid being a victim of crime at this time of year.
- Never leave Xmas presents on show in your car when you leave it. DO NOT FORGET TO LOCK IT.
- Always leave a light on at night when you go out. (Try using a timer switch?)
- Keep all doors, windows ,sheds and garages locked at night in particular.
- Ask a neighbour to keep an eye on your home if you are away.
- Keep an eye of your purse or wallet and bags when out shopping.
- Avoid unlit alley ways.
- Don't leave Sat Nav's in you car.
- Always check the Id of any one you do not know before you let them in your home. If in doubt call the Police.
- Ask the Police for Crime prevention information.
- If you see a crime happening do not leave it to others ring 999.
Remember most types of crime is falling in this area and it is a safe place to live, so do not worry to much. Enjoy your Christmas and New Year.
Brian Brookes
NPI Senior Coordinator
WE WANT PUBLIC TOILETS ON HAWTHORN ROAD
I have written this letter to the Great Barr Observer also.
I am surprised and disappointed that at in this day and age there is still so little consideration, in some quarters for those who are elderly or disabled.
There are for example some residents, as well as the Birmingham City Council, who do not seem to care, that there are no public toilets in our area, notably on the Hawthorn Road .
For many Disabled residents who use the shops there, the thought of having no toilets available, when they shopping is very off putting.
As Councillor Linnecor quite rightly said recently “the local shops in our area need more support and one of the things which may help get more people to shop locally is having a public toilet on the Hawthorn Road.”
Many other things need to be done. I agree there is need for more variety of shops particularly on Hawthorn Road for example.
However until this Council begins to care about this area and improve thing’s like parking, cleanliness and the lack of public toilets , I fear for all Councillor Keith Linnecors hard work trying to promote local shopping in the area, there will be even more shops being lost.
George Hough
Chair Oscott Disabilities group/
I am surprised and disappointed that at in this day and age there is still so little consideration, in some quarters for those who are elderly or disabled.
There are for example some residents, as well as the Birmingham City Council, who do not seem to care, that there are no public toilets in our area, notably on the Hawthorn Road .
For many Disabled residents who use the shops there, the thought of having no toilets available, when they shopping is very off putting.
As Councillor Linnecor quite rightly said recently “the local shops in our area need more support and one of the things which may help get more people to shop locally is having a public toilet on the Hawthorn Road.”
Many other things need to be done. I agree there is need for more variety of shops particularly on Hawthorn Road for example.
However until this Council begins to care about this area and improve thing’s like parking, cleanliness and the lack of public toilets , I fear for all Councillor Keith Linnecors hard work trying to promote local shopping in the area, there will be even more shops being lost.
George Hough
Chair Oscott Disabilities group/
Wednesday 3 December 2008
THE OSCOTT RESIDENTS GROUPS MAY BE MOVING BLOG SOON
The ORG may be starting a new blog in the New Year. The new blog should still have the Oscott Resdidents Groups in its title so please be aware of this change.
If you want more details ring 464 1869
If you want more details ring 464 1869
WE DO NOT WANT SKATE BOARD IN OSCOTTS NATURE RESERVE
The Oscott Residents groups fully support the Friends of the Queslett nature Reserve in their demands that no Skate Board Centre be allowed on the Queslett nature Reserve.
A Skate Board Centre would ruin the Reserve and after all the hard work put in by the Friends of the Queslett nature Reserve that would be a disgrace.
Perry Barr Park is a far better place to have a skate Board Centre and we are behind the campaign to have one put there.
A Skate Board Centre would ruin the Reserve and after all the hard work put in by the Friends of the Queslett nature Reserve that would be a disgrace.
Perry Barr Park is a far better place to have a skate Board Centre and we are behind the campaign to have one put there.
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